US Olympic Trials Day Eight: Shalane Flanagan Earns Second Berth To Beijing

Posted Jul 5, 2008

Shalane Flanagan fell just shy of capturing the 5000 Friday night in Eugene, Ore. at the US Olympic Trials as she finished third which garnered her a second Olympic berth. Erin Donohue moved one step closer to joining Flanagan in Beijing as she finished third in her heat to advance to Sunday's final. Allen Johnson, a three-time Olympian and gold medalist, will be in action on Saturday as he looks to qualify in the 110 meter hurdles. (Tar Heel Blue)

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